As Cumbrian locals would have to travel a long way to reach Mount Olympus or Camp Half-Blood, they may have to make do with some of the most famous myths and legends that are associated with their home county's landscapes and traditions.

Here are five mythical places to visit.

The 'Boggle'

Muncaster Castle, located near Ravenglass, is said to be haunted by the Muncaster Boggle. According to legend, this mischievous spirit takes the form of a small, impish creature and is known for causing chaos and pranks around the castle.

Curse of the cursing stone?

Anyone that has ever visited Carlisle and walked under the underpass at Tullie House may have noticed the cursing stone of Carlisle. Designed by local Carlisle artist Gordon Young and made by Andy Altman, the stone features a 1,069-word curse which dates back to the 16th Century, and has been blamed for various local tragedies such as the outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease, the Carlisle floods and even Carlisle United's relegation from the football league in 2004.

The poisoning of the king...

Pendragon Castle is now a ruin in the Mallerstang valley to the south of Kirkby Stephen. According to legend, the original castle was built by Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, in the 5th century and may have been the site of his death when a well was poisoned by the Saxons.

Pendragon Castle (Image: Ben Bush Photography)

Mini monsters

At the start of the 20th Century, stories were told of creatures living along the shores of Windermere. These water-loving but shy Tizzie Whizzies, had a hedgehog’s body, a tail of a squirrel and wings like a bee. People still report sightings of these 'mini monsters' today.

Secret kingdom

There are many places across Cumbria and the Lake District that are rich in fairy folklore. It is said that a fairy castle is just off the main A66, near to Bassenthwaite lake. And, Elva Hill is believed to be a fairy hill, where there’s a gateway to a secret world...